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11.20.98 - GnomeNEWS

So what's so great about Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0? Judge for yourself -- while it's only in "beta" right now, it should be "final" by early 1999. Do I recommend installing beta 2? Only on a secondary machine at this point. Outlook Express users can wait, too. Here are some of the NEW things that IE5 has to offer:

  • A Search Assistant (for smarter searching)
  • Search Hit-highlighting (locate found terms easier)
  • Favorites, History, & Search enhancements
  • Smart Frameset Favorites (save the framed page you want)
  • Organize Favorites dialog (more detailed info)
  • Searching History (easier to find visited sites)
  • "Go" button (finally, no need to hit enter!)
  • Toolbar Customization (gotta love it)
  • Per Connection Proxy Settings (for networked computers)
  • Make Available Offline (in case your ISP is expensive)
  • Unified Online/Offline Synchronization (see above)
  • Approved Sites List (for parents)
  • Tip of the Day (for newbies and bored users)
  • FTP Folders (for advanced users who hate other FTP clients)
  • AutoComplete Address (more robust and intuitive)
  • AutoComplete Forms (no more repetitive info entering)
  • Automatic Network Detection (wiser browsing)
  • Proxy AutoConfiguration (for network admins)
  • Favorites/History Offline Notification (know what to use)
  • Save Complete Web Page (just in case it disappears)
  • Smart Script Error Avoidance (for troubleshooters)
  • Friendly HTTP Error Messages (smile, this web page is unavailable)
  • Smart Editing (easily choose an HTML editor)
  • Web-based Mail Integration (for Hotmailers & Yahooers)
  • Home Page Access/Modification (webmasters will love it)
  • Explorer Bar extensibility (for more info)
  • New Dynamic HTML Rendering Engine (faster, faster, faster)
  • Performance Improvements (faster, faster, faster)
  • HTTP-Expires Header (for a smarter cache)
  • Render-First (for an even smarter cache)
  • Multiple CSS class support (cooler, cooler, cooler)
  • Extensible Markup Language (XML) enhancements (for database coders)
  • Dynamic Properties (in case your site isn't cool enough right now)
  • Dynamic Relative/Absolute Positioning Support (configurable sites)
  • Full Drag and Drop Object Model Support (for total webgeeks)
  • Retaining Persistence (for XML coders)
  • Client Capabilities (smarter handling of scripts)
  • Browser-less applications (web software without the browser)
  • New Debugging Messages (for web developers)
  • Compatibility Mode (test your pages in IE 4.x or 5.x)
  • Dynamic HTML Behaviors (more advanced user stuff)
  • Install on Demand (IOD) (get what you want)
  • Web-optimized Download (always have the latest version)

    -- Chris


    GnomePROGRAM

    SendTo FTP v1.2 [483k] W9x/NT FREE
    Found by Matt Blocker

    And the SendTo Folder tips keep on comin'! You should know (by now) that you can throw shortcuts into your SendTo Folder to make it easier to manage files. I've covered them in recent issues. Just click on Start, type "SendTo" (without the quotes), then put shortcuts to commonly accessed programs, folders, drives, peripherals, etc.. Here's a program that will help you manage FTP sites within your SendTo folder--this is especially cool for people who work on web stuff remotely. While it's somewhat limited (not like a full-fledged FTP client), it's quick and easy to use. And, it should give you great ideas about what else you can do with that "already existing" menu. Remember, to access the SendTo menu, right click on any file or folder.

    [ DOWNLOAD ]    [ VISIT SITE ]


    GnomeSYSTEM

    How to Obtain BIOS Information from the Registry

    "Using Registry Editor, view the BIOSDate, BIOSName, and BIOSVersion string values in the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Enum\Root\*PNP0C01\0000" Again, fussing with the Registry should only be done by expert users (or experienced troubleshooters).

    [ DOWNLOAD ]


    GnomeCANDY

    StarLogin Presentation v1.63 [9.5M] W9x/NT FREE

    I heard that Dionne Warwick's Psychic Phone Network went bankrupt. Hrm, I suppose that only proves that they were a sham. I mean, if they were real psychics, they would have known about the bankruptcy YEARS in advance. Of course, I'm not picking on psychics, as I've never talked to one directly before. I do know, however, that I'm sick of seeing all those commercials on (American) television. Well, instead of picking up the phone and calling a "real friend," why don't you download this program--it's for both Astrologers and Astronomers! In it you'll find a large (customizable) database of stars, asteroids, comets, and events! There's even built-in help to interpret 'astrological stars' charts--so whether you're a novice or a pro, you'll see stars in your eyes.

    [ DOWNLOAD ]    [ VISIT SITE ]


    GnomeFAVORITE

    Windows DLL World
    Found by Rudy Moore

    Stuck with an application without a DLL, OCX, VBX, or VXD? It happens sometimes when you move things around and reinstall programs. Without the original package, you're probably in trouble. A couple of subscribers discovered that this is the best place to find the system files that you're missing. It says that it has the largest collection of them in the world--and I believe them. Where was this site when I needed it a couple of years ago? I suppose now that I know about it, I'll never be "in trouble" again.

    [ VISIT SITE ]


    GnomeDESKTOP

    THEME: Misty Autumn [421k]

    I couldn't let this season go without featuring another fantastic fall theme. For those of you not lucky enough to live in a region of the world where the trees lose their leaves (but not before turning pretty colors), here's my gift to you. For just a moment, close your eyes and imagine that you're having to rake up all those leaves... wait a second. Autumn may be beautiful, but it's sure messy. And with winter comes slush. And with slush comes wet clothes... oh boy. This is gonna be fun.

    [ DOWNLOAD ]    [ VISIT SITE ]


    GnomeTIP

    What sites do you visit on a daily basis? Add Lockergnome's: http://www.lockergnome.com/ to your list. If you haven't taken a look at it lately, I've been updating my front page on a daily basis (even weekends sometimes) with the latest updates, news, drivers, etc.. They won't be archived, either (too much of a hassle for me right now). And, here's the kicker: the stuff I throw on my front page won't be seen in any issue of Lockergnome! So, don't think you're getting everything just by reading these issues... you're missing out on Lockergnome's main page information!